PICNICS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 42, 18 February 1908, Page 7

PICNICS.

1.0.0-F- OF SEW ZEALAND.

ip2ie azmoal picnic of the L0.0.F. of ' "few Zealand rook place at the Papaknra Domain on. Saturday. Two special trains jofc Auckland, and a large number of execrsioniss were picked up en route. The 9.30 a-m. train w≤ crowded, while a large number traveHed by die 1.15 p-m. train, lie Garrison Band was in attendance, and various side shows were on the ground to entertain oid and young, including a Punch and Judy entertainment. The sis city ledges, together with the Pukekohe and Clevedon branches, took part in the outing, ■triiile representatives were- present from fcjudred societies. An energetic committee worked hard for the success of the picnic, aiaongst whom Bro. E. Armlger (chair- ■ JH2J:). H. Aldis. and D. Jacka .joint secretaries), SL Hooper. J. T. Collings. D. McInlyre. F. Anniger. W. M. Neumegen, K. C. Gray. S- C. HoTas-wortiu McLean. A. Baker, C. Proud, and w. Smithyman deserve mention. An attractive sports programme was carried to a successful issue, tiie principal event of which, the 1.0.0. F. Cup, was "-won by Bro. Gribble Ixxlge), with Bro. Cronin lAlpha Juvenile : Lodge) 2nd. while tie tug-cf-wax was won fey die Star of Eden team. The morning Tras devoted to races for β-e ladies and —children, and a large consignment of toys wee provided, nearly every child receiving a present while the scrambles for sweets provided much amusement. The home jourEey commenced about 6.30. trwo trains b**in£ in waiting to convey the larjre crowd. bemg reached abont 7.30, a very successful day's outing being tans brought to E dose. Tie- following are the moults of the races-. — "; Members over. 40 years, 75yds.—Reid 1. E. Armijrer 2. BebekniTs Members' Race.—Miss Porter J, -Miss Comber 2. T.0.0.F. Cap. TOO yinls.—Gribble. 6vds. 1: Cronin. Siytls. 2. ilarried Ladies'.—Mrs Spzvev 1, ilr= Tavlor 2. Bicycle Race, one mile-—Fonbister 1 Doterry 2, Taylor 3. Ambers' 440yds.— W. Hicks, scratch 1; ' i. Farrant. 14yds. 2- , Open Hace. 100yds.—ilcReynolds. 7yds, 1: tf. Carter, 7«yds. 2. LO-O-F. Tug of "War.—Star of Eden Zodse. Past Gracds Race. 100yds.—Jessop <=cr 1; D. Mclntyre. 11yds. 2. Belay Sace. half mile—Wynyard Lodge.

THE PREMIER PICNIC.

Toe fofloTrtng tandicaps trave been, de- - dared by H. J. Fielder for events at OddfeUows' sports on Sarnrdar next, to be feeW at ilotntapu:— Professional 120 yds Handicap —G Kinaey 4yds. iL ilcDosald 6%-ds. J. Edward* Zyds, G. Nicholson 7yds. L. McFarland Syds. E. Kent Syds. F. Gladding Svds V little - Sycis. -W. Bryant Syds. G. Timzn= TOyd« H - Chirty lOyns. P. Ingley 10yds. H. Kneebone llyds.. S. Barnes 11yds, K. Xewtoa 11yds. C Robicsoa llyds. F. Tare llyds. F Chitty Uyds. J. BoT-ard liyds. R. Hunter llyxls 51. Harrison 12yds, W. Robertson 12ydsl T Mcfieynolds 12yds, G. Stevens 12yd* J j" aicDemrott 12yds, J. Siaw 13yds. "t. Lucas 13yds, W. Bond 13yds, J. Sarney I3yd= W Boryer 13yds. W. Howard 13yds. R. T Stevenson 13yds, C A. Brett 14yds, M. O'Leary liyds. W. Andrew 14yds, G. A. Pwkes 14yds, A. WiUiams 15yds. B. McGetia 13yds. W. Nicholl 15vds E Pavne 13yds. W. Hicks 16yds. T. O-Farrel'l 16yds. Amateur Steeplechase, one mile.—C. D. - Cowan scratch, A. Twiname 2s. C. Cianrie 2/. C- F. Burns 4/, J. L. Gunning 4s. G. Sannders 4s. L. -McCarty ss. C. B. Reid ss, C. R. Sinclair 65." G. Cheney 6s, F. McConnell 6s, W. H. Davis Is. F. J. Sheritt 7s, S. Peniberton 7s, H. Wood Ss, E. L. Ellison Bs. G. Heron 9s. -M.U. Mem-bers" 100 yds Handicap.—C. D. Cowan scratciu A. Twiname scratch. E. T. Price lyd, F. Kevey 2vds. W. Brown 3yds, W. Johnson 4yds, P. Miller syds. A. Bruce syds, J. Cleal syds. A. L. Legge 6yds, R. SiT-irh 6yds, D. Callinan 10yds. j Friendly Societies' Handicap. 120 yds.—C. " D. Cowan scratch. A. Twiname scratch. E. T. Price 2yds, P. K. Ness 2yds. C. F. Bums 3yds, T-.- Francis 4-ds, C. J. Satmaers 4yds, J. F_ Cteal Gyds. Ef J. Sfceniri 7yds, P. aiSler "yds, F. iL-_Connell 7yds. _r~ Handicaps for Professional Warer Steeoleffcase win be declared on the ground.

BYCROFT. LIMITED.

The animal picnic of the employees of Bycroft, Ltd., was held on Saturday at Sicatara Bay, Waiheke. About 500 went down 'by the p-S. Eagle, and a most enjoyable programme of Sport 3 was gone tarongn. A hearty vote of thanks was ac--corded the directors, and the joint managers for the excellent outing provided.

D.S.C. PICNIC

Tie employees of the D.S.C. had a picnic on Satnrday afternoon, proceeding in a ' eonpte of brakes to Point Chevalier.

TANNERS ASD CURRIERS- !

The Nortiiem S.S. Co.'s steamer Apanui conveyed to Cowes Bay on Saturday the employees in the tanning and currying trade for their lath annual pieuie. A niost enjoyable rime was spent. Messrs. R. and 8.. T. Warnock and J. Stonpe were present, and helped to make for the Success of the fnncdon. while-Mesdames J. and A. WarDock assisted with. :ie children's events. The committee was ac follows: Messrs. W. Boyd, Armitage. Patterson. BoswelL McKnigiit, McKeown. Price. Hutchison, Payne (sports secretaryi. Gill, "Wrack, Pollen, Betitell. Fleming. Home, Mnrray. Colledge. ' iarkins, S. llawkes ihon. secretary). The sports resulted as follows:—Open race: Hafly t, Brinman » Brinman 3. " Curriers' race: A. Creamer 1. C. Walker 2. E. Sutherland 3. Beam-men's race: Wrack L Newell -- A Atmatage 3. Fellmongers - race: Wain 1, Safety 2, Thornton 3. Labourers' race: ilcEnight L Warnock 2, Wamock 3. Married women's uradei race: Mrs. Goldsfcrough L ilrs. Newell 2. Mrs. Mawkes 3. Married vromen's tali comers) race: ilrs. Byron L Mrs. Cattley 2. Mrs. Mawkes 3Tanng. women's ttrade) race: Miss Wadman 1, Miss Gill 2. Miss Patterson 3. Yoong women's iall comers.) race: Miss Harris L Miss Eaiwick 2. Miss King 3. Single women's .. race: Miss Harris 1. Miss Renwick 2. Miss Patterson 3. Old men's race: Dowling 1, Gill 2, Thorns 3. Bandsmen's race: Coldi- - «3rtt X, Henderson 2. Boys' race: Henderpm L Fattersoa 2.

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DSTONPORT FORESTEKS - PICNIC.

"He annual nicnic in connectien with Victoria I'Devonport) of the Ancient ■ ~6r3er of Foresters, took place at Motukorea (Brtnra's Island) on Saturday. Steamers ■ Isade morning and sf-teiBGOB trips, aiid the . eating proved most successful and enjoyfiMe to all. The arran:r=menis were admirably carried oat by a committee coasistins of Jlessrs. W. Bidden. J- Brewer. A. Piesse, 3. Spence. Key. Evershed. S. Walter. R. A. 3 Kent, W. U. Timetrell, St. Clair, G.. Ballan- ; tyne, G. Sutton, W. Aughton, E. aj-v-- Osborae. and H. Hoverd. while Tfc. W. A. Key was most energetic as hon. The amusement of tie children ■ : *as efeieciaJ'tT attPnded to. aad in addition _:- to.tie nsnal yonrhf nl attractions every child was the recipient of a toy. A programme of sports was jone through, special prizes being donated by Messrs. .7. "A. Walter. . Empson. A. Tyrer, Mcilnrtie. E. J. Os-■•-•aKiie, and Drs. Gninness and Bennett. The .-principal events resulted: —Sinzle Ladies' Saee: Miss Osborne 1. Mass SmTde 2- Marfea Ladies' Race: Mrs. G- Ballantyne 1. Mrs C. W. Wood-ward 2. MembPrs' Race: 1. G. Walker 2. Juveniles" Race: ;a-.Osborae 1, E. Johnston 2. Officers' Ra.ee: •-S. Walter 1, A. Hoverd 2. Visitors' Race: 5". S. Leslie X W. L- Rowland 2. Boys' B. Os&orne. 1. S. Wynyaxd 2. Past £aw? Rangers' Race: E. J. Osbome 1. C. W. Woodward 2. Girls' Race: Annie Johnston -Or.-Bnfia Smith 2. The duties of judges were e 2rried out by ilessrs. J. A. WalkPr and A. -£• .Greens.'ade. with Mr. W. J. Napier as :*eferee; starter. 3lr W. Walker; and handi--.rappers. Messrs. E. J. Osborne and 11. G. si&£. Tfie homeward jonrney was made sfiartiy before seven o'clock, and durincr the *np the toast of " Court Victoria's Piralo Committpe" was proposed by Past District Chief Ranker Bro. A. E. Greenslade. and Ksponfled to by Bro. W. A. Key fhon. sec), Jke latter proposing " Forestry in the Aiick™s Province.'" to which Bro. W. L. RovrJaß 3- P.B.CR.. repliwi. and stated that a eonshined Foresters' excursion wonld take place on Easter Saturday to Motntapu. *Mc a (*nrch parade had been arranged *°r the Sunday previons. Before dispersing iearty choprs were given for tie members - ef Coyrt Victoria.